GL entries do not match Trial Balance

[AlishaF]

Hi,

Ive just had a phone call with my accountant who has run into some issues when trying to lodge our BAS.

The error showed up when he was questioning our Wages figure in the trial balance to which I replied that we did not pay any wages for that period.

Upon comparing between the GL report and the trial balance for the same period, the Trial Balance is showing a DR figure whereas the GL report does not show any transactions (which is correct as we did not have any entries for this period).

How can there be a movement in the trial balance when there are no transactions recorded?

[Tracey_H]

Hi @AlishaF 

Thanks for your post. So that I can look into this for you can you please send me screenshots of the Trial Balance and GL report? Please make sure you remove any sensitive information before posting screenshots.

[AlishaF]

I have highlighted the wages - i have not looked into any other accounts at this stage

[Tracey_H]

Hi @AlishaF 

Thanks for those screenshots. For the Trial Balance can you please include the report heading in your screenshot:

Can you also send me a screenshot of the Profit and Loss report?

[AlishaF]

Thanks Tracey,

See attached screenshots.

Thanks

Alisha

[Tracey_H · Accepted solution]

Hi @AlishaF 

Thanks for providing that screenshot. The Trial Balance that you are running is for the FY ending 2020, which is September 2019. For the September 2020 Trial Balance you will need to select the Financial Year Ending: 2021

Please do let me know if you have any further issues.

If my response has answered your enquiry please click "Accept as Solution" to assist other users find this information.

[AlishaF]

Well that makes total sense and now I feel a bit silly!

Thank you for your help.

Alisha

[Tracey_H]

@AlishaF 

No need to feel silly (your accountant didn't pick it up either )

Please don't hesitate to post again if you need help in the future.